Walkers is the firm of choice for a number of US asset managers undertaking transactions with a Jersey aspect, with the practice overseeing a range of transaction types including M&A, take-privates, and post-transaction structuring and regulatory matters. The team is led by Jonathan Heaney, a specialist in deals centred on regulated financial services businesses and real estate acquisitions. Kevin McQuillan joined from Appleby in May 2023, bringing expertise in private equity transactions and restructuring matters. Tatiana Collins joined the partnership in July 2023, maintaining a practice covering both M&A and funds issues, with Ruth Donnellan focusing on deals for regulated clients.
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‘Walkers punches well above its weight. The team has an ability to assist US clients with their inbound investments and take a very practical approach to all issues uncovered en route.’
‘Kevin McQuillan is an extremely talented and bright partner, and Ruth Donnellan is an absolute standout.’
‘The team is very proactive; understood the complex issues and helped to deliver solutions.’
‘The individuals are very easy to deal with, and every interaction is a positive one. They are clear, concise and very responsive.’
‘The team had always been top tier, but the addition of Kevin McQuillan was a real notable hire. Strengthening this team and placing them number 1 on our referrer list. The team's growth allows it to maintain its high quality service levels even when managing larger transactions.’
‘Kevin McQuillan has always been able to cut to the point and remove the complexity of legal jargon - making it simple and clear to understand.’
‘Dilmun Leach is extremely attentive and a pleasure to work with. Ruth Donnellan is very competent and responsive, with a comprehensive knowledge of everything Jersey law-related.’
Kernmandanten
- Apex
- Aviva Life Holdings UK Limited
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- Baupost Group/Goldfinch Partners
- BlackRock Capital Management, Inc
- Bracebridge Capital LLC
- Central Group
- Cineworld Group plc
- Eagle Street
- FIS Worldplay
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised BlackRock Capital Management, Inc. on the acquisition of the Kreos Capital Management Group through debt and equity funding.
- Acted for Bracebridge Capital LLC as one of the consortium partners in the distressed take-private of Quotient Limited.
- Assisted LGT with its £140m acquisition of abrdn Capital Limited.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Tatiana Collins
Kevin McQuillan
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Ruth Donnellan
Praxisleitung
Jonathan Heaney
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Dilmun Leach; Kevin McQuillan; Tatiana Collins; Ruth Donnellan; Luke Steele